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Air quality, pollen & UV in Basel
Basel has fair air quality today (European AQI 32), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 14°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 92% humidity.
With an air quality index of 32, Basel today sits around the average for Switzerland (29). Of the 6 cities we track in Switzerland, Basel ranks 5 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (9 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
Pollutant breakdownDetails
Air quality today
Good to do today?
Best time to be outside
Who should take care today
No group needs special precautions today - conditions are fine for everyone.
Pollen levels right now
| Pollen | Level | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Alder | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Birch | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Grass | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Mugwort | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Olive | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Ragweed | None | 0 grains/m³ |
Sun & UV today
UV index by hour
Sun protection
Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct | 32 Fair | 2 Low |
| 10 Oct | 25 Fair | 2 Low |
| 11 Oct | 28 Fair | 2 Low |
What do these values mean?
The European Air Quality Index (EAQI) runs from good to extremely poor based on PM2.5, PM10, NO₂ and ozone. Lower is better.
Pollen is shown in grains per m³ of air and banded from none to very high. Thresholds differ per plant type and are indicative.
The UV index runs from low (0–2) to extreme (11+). From moderate (3+), wear sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
Basel air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Basel good right now?
- Basel has fair air quality today (European AQI 32), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 14°C at 15:00, with barely any wind and 92% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Basel today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Basel right now.
- How often is the Basel air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Basel are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Basel today?
- The UV index in Basel peaks at 2 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.